Posts for tag: Tea

We didn’t want to bombard you with too much information about tea all at once. It’s better to take it one sip at a time. So, in order to wrap up this week, we will finish talking about oolong and black tea, discuss some other benefits of drinking tea in general, and provide a few reputable tea sources to get you started.

Oolong Tea: The oolong leaf contains both caffeine and catechin, which combined with high levels of antioxidants are great at fighting free radicals. The taste is between a green tea and a black tea, and it comes in a variety of flavors. This tea, like white and green tea, provides a long list of health benefits when it is consumed regularly.

Black Tea: Black tea is chalked full of curative qualities. It is rich in the potent antioxidants thearubigens and theaflavins. When consumed regularly and over a long period of time, black tea can do wonders for your internal and external health. Foods and beverages that are rich in antioxidants are beneficial because they help disable free radicals, which can lead to cardiovascular issues, inflammation, and chronic diseases, like heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and diabetes.

Black tea can also provide relief from asthma and digestive problems. It can also help you manage your stress levels. Black tea can help bring your cortisol (stress hormone) levels back to normal more quickly, and in turn can help you rebalance and find relief from stress faster. This wonder tea can even aid in increasing bone density. Also, like green and oolong tea, it can help protect against dental plague, cavities, and decay.

The antioxidants in black tea have the power to help reverse the visible signs of aging. Due to time, stress, sun exposure, and unhealthy diet and habits, our skin has a tendency to prematurely age. The powerful antioxidants in black tea can help restore skin elasticity, soften wrinkles, and bring that radiant glow back to your skin.

Who knew that a little plant called Camellia sinensis, which is where all true tea comes from, could have such extraordinary effects on our health. Incorporating tea into your daily diet is something that is easy, affordable, and delicious. By sipping a few cups of tea daily, you might be surprised how gracious your body will be and how positivitely it will react.

There is also something soothing about wrapping your hands around a warm mug, inhaling the fragrant notes, and sipping to your health. It is important to set aside a little time throughout the day to yourself in order to recollect, rebalance, and recharge. Drinking a cup of tea could be that short, but vital time we all need throughout our busy lives. There is a type of tea for everyone.

Here is a list of some incredible tea companies:

Teavana

Mighty Tea Leaf Teas

Tazo Tea

Yogi Tea

Mountain Rose Herbs

Numi Tea

The Republic of Tea

Thank you for sharing a smile with us this week. We hope that you enjoy your tea!

It is official. The New Year is really here, the holiday party season is over, and it’s time to get back on track. After the run between Thanksgiving and the New Year’s countdown coming to that pinnacle moment, a lot of us are probably feeling the accumulated effects of holiday feasting, increased alcohol intake, and the up and down end of the year stress levels. Not to fret though, this month Parker Wellness will be offering valuable information, tips, and motivation on how to easily transition back to normal and start off the year with a bang.

A very easy and delicious addition to your day or evening should be a cup or two of tea. There are four types of true tea: white, green, oolong, and black tea. Herbal teas, like chamomile and hibiscus come from nontraditional tea plants and provide different benefits. Today, we are just going to focus on the four main types of traditional teas and their specific health benefits. While drinking tea has several benefits to your physical health, the time that you take to stop and enjoy that cup of tea can also provide several mental benefits. We will take a look at both. As we’ve talked about before, little positive additions to your daily routine can make monumental differences in your daily life. This might be one of them.

White Tea: White tea is considered to be one the healthiest teas. It is only harvested for a few days during the spring and is exposed to almost zero processing. It is nutrient-rich and super high in antioxidants. White tea is also very high in a rare amino acid called theanine. The combination of high levels of antioxidants and this specific amino acid can help fight aging, cancer, and other diseases. It can also lower anxiety and stress levels, promote positivity and happiness, strengthen the immune system, and sharpen concentration. This tea is in high demand and for very good reason.

Green Tea: Green tea is a powerhouse tea! The benefits of incorporating this into your diet should make it a no brainer. Green tea is rich in EGCG, Epigallocatechin gallate, which is one of the most powerful antioxidants. Let’s take a look at some of the major benefits of regularly drinking green tea.

Reduces the risk of various types of cancer, such as breast, prostate, and colorectal

Can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

Can help you reduce and maintain a healthy weight

Can increase longevity

Helps kill and further inhibit the growth of the most common and harmful mouth bacteria, Streptococcus mutans. This bacterium is one of the main causes of plaque formation, cavities, tooth decay, and bad breath.

At the end of the weekend, we will finish up and look at the two other types of tea and why you should make tea a part of your life.